TWMA awarded Egypt contract extension for drilling waste technology

TWMA, the global leader in drilling waste management, has secured a three-year contract extension with a major operator in Egypt, reflecting the increased levels of drilling activity in the market and the heightened focus on environment protection

The Egyptian government is encouraging investment and incentivising exploration and production to reverse years of decline and reduce energy imports. These efforts seem to be paying off, with exploration drilling campaigns resulting in a number of promising discoveries being made recently.

More effective drilling waste disposal sought

As drilling activity scales, operators are seeking more cost-effective and efficient ways to dispose of drilling waste, while fulfilling their environmental compliance obligations. TWMA’s RotoMill technology, in contract to traditional methods, allows drill cuttings, slops and sludges to be processed directly at the wellsite.

TWMA’s Egypt operation processes an average of 10,000 metric tonnes of drilling waste per year using its specialist RotoMill technology. In addition to its onshore processing capability, the business provides both onshore and offshore pit and tank cleaning, along with comprehensive general waste management services. These services ensure that a broad range of hazardous and non-hazardous waste is managed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. TWMA Egypt employs a fully nationalised workforce across facilities in Cairo and Alexandria and its onshore facility in Alexandria.

The contract follows an initial three-year term, as the company celebrates its 20th year of local operations and approaches 16 years’ lost time incident (LTI) free.

Abdelrahman Amin, general manager – TWMA Egypt, commented, "Securing this contract extension as we celebrate 20 years in Egypt is a significant milestone for TWMA and reflects our long-standing partnership with local operators. Over the past two decades, we have continually invested in developing local talent and expanding our in-country capabilities as operators see the environmental and efficiency benefits of our solutions. This extension reflects the trust our customers place in our people and our industry-leading solutions, reinforcing our long-term commitment to Egypt’s offshore energy sector.”

Halle Aslaksen, CEO of TWMA, added, “Egypt has been a key anchor of TWMA’s international success and remains central to our ambitions across the Middle East and North Africa. As offshore activity in the Eastern Mediterranean continues to grow, we are strengthening and expanding our regional presence across both onshore and offshore services. This significant contract extension provides a strong platform to further advance these efforts.”

The contract extension is part of TWMA’s wider Middle East & North Africa growth strategy, including the opening of a new onshore processing facility in the UAE and an ambition to grow its presence across the region, as the optimisation of drilling processes and sustainability concerns come to the fore for operators.

See also: https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/industry/twma-expands-in-the-middle-east